Global Temperature Changes

This topic was chosen as it is representative of the international issue of global warming. The severity of the issue is reflected in The Paris Agreement, which is a legally binding treaty with the goal of limiting global warming to the target rate of 1.5°C (degrees Celsius), or at least 2°C within this century (United Nations, 2021).

Global warming has been linked to intensification of extreme weather phenomena, which lead to fatalities, environmental damage, community devastation, and financial costs. For example, extreme heat can lead to drought, wildfires, and create the urban heat island effect (Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, 2018). The temperature of the ocean will be explored as well as this factor is significant since theoretically, changes in the ocean would take longer – which in turn provides clarity on the severity of climate change.